Football: Top Performers, Week 1

Each Monday, we like to show a little recognition for the standout players from the weekend’s slate of games. If the first two weeks of the season are any indication, we’re in for a great season.

Passing

Harlandale QB Brandon Ramon stretches for one of five TDs. Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer/Express-News

1. Turner Goudge, San Antonio Christian: 17 of 30 passing for 351 yards and 5 TDs
Goudge should be a familiar name. His older brother, Cheston, set an area record with 29 receiving TDs in 2008. Turner, a junior, has the pleasure of throwing to 6-foot-4 Notre Dame commit Corey Robinson, better known as David Robinson’s son. But it wasn’t enough, as the Lions failed to convert a last-minute two-point conversion – and lost by two to Navarro.

2. Quinten Dormady, Boerne: 24 of 35 passing for 368 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
The son of new Greyhounds coach Mike Dormady had an outstanding game in an upset of No. 6 Medina Valley. After Champion QB Kyle Poeske’s 571 yards last week, there must be something in the water in Boerne that’s good for passing stats.

3. Brandon Ramon, Harlandale: 13 of 24 passing for 294 yards, 4 TDs; 41 rush yards, 1 TD
The Indians piled up 56 yards in a blowout of Lanier (Lorne and I both picked the Voks to win. We are currently eating crow) thanks to a breakout game from Ramon, who replaced Jake Cardenas (Incarnate Word).

If it's any consolation for the loss, here's a really, really awesome photo of Tivy' Tyler Ahrens. Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer/Express-News

1. Aron Taylor, Warren: 14 catches, 233 yards, 4 TDs
And you were worried that the Warriors’ passing game would struggle without Rex Dausin. Fear not, Taylor is the real deal. Oh, and he had a passing TD called back. Warrior Son!

2. Corey Robinson, San Antonio Christian: 9 catches, 160 yards, 4 TDs
No player entered 2012 with more to prove. Robinson committed to Notre Dame after being an off-the-radar recruit – not to mention the pressure of being David Robinson’s kid. Through two games, Robinson’s the real deal. Admiral’s Son!

3. Tyler Ahrens, Kerrville Tivy: 11 catches, 176 yards, 2 TDs
Ahrens has a scary – for defensive backs, at least – combination of size and speed, and he flashed both in a lopside loss to Madison.

1. Josh Reynolds, Jay WR/FS/K/P: 6 catches, 134 yards, 2 TDs; 1 INT; 1 fumble recovery; 3 extra points
Mini-Megatron had the definition of an all-around performance in a close loss to Roosevelt. His TD catches and INT were highlight reel plays. He snagged the pick from up-and-over a receiver, broke four tackles on a long TD catch and then made a leaping grab over stud Roosevelt DB Arrion Springs for a last-minute TD to give Jay hope. On top of that, he visited Oregon State the day after. Not a bad weekend.

2. Kyle Poeske, Boerne Champion QB: 24 of 39 passing for 319 yards, 1 TD 3 INTs; 18 rushes, 95 yards, 2 TDs
After passing for an area-record 571 yards last week, Poeske showed he could get it done on the ground, too, while leading the Chargers to a big win on the road at Dripping Springs.

3. Ramon Richards, Brackenridge QB: 11 of 19 passing, 178 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs; 5 rushes, 128 yards, 4 TDs
That’s not a typo. Richards showed his speed with four TDs in just five carries as the No. 5 Eagles have jumped to a dominant start to the season.